Mutilating the Body

Mutilating the Body Identity in Blood and Ink

Hardback (01 Jan 1997)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Analyzes the different ways in which people use their bodies for self- expression, looking at the significance of body modification and the ways in which forms of body art and alteration serve individual and cultural needs. Discusses piercing and tatooing, eating disorders, self-cutting, and ritualized consensual sadomasochism. Includes b&w photos.

Book information

ISBN: 9780879727093
Publisher: Bowling Green State University Popular Press
Imprint: Bowling Green State University Popular Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 391.65
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 161
Weight: 449g
Height: 241mm
Width: 158mm
Spine width: 19mm